Brent Mail
@brentmail.bsky.social
Full time pro photographer, film maker and story teller from East Coast of Australia (originally from South Africa). My another account showcasing the best wildlife photos bestwildlifephotos.bsky.social
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Brent Mail
@brentmail.bsky.social
· Apr 3
Talking about Africa, photography, and storytelling—with my framed canvas prints setting the scene behind me. Honoured to be invited by Lionstudiosframing to judge the local print exhibition. So much talent and heart from our local photographers. Moments like these remind me why we do what we do.
John Donnelly from Australia captured this sunrise using my golden hour tips—no spare battery, just instinct. The camera died right after, but it was worth it.
What do you think?
What do you think?
January 24, 2026 at 3:59 AM
John Donnelly from Australia captured this sunrise using my golden hour tips—no spare battery, just instinct. The camera died right after, but it was worth it.
What do you think?
What do you think?
Kerrie Clarke from Australia, one of our Boothcamp members, shares her stunning long exposure shot of the old Groynes at Mornington Peninsula, captured with incredible precision and artistry. learned at our bootcamp academy.
What do you think about her shot?
What do you think about her shot?
January 23, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Kerrie Clarke from Australia, one of our Boothcamp members, shares her stunning long exposure shot of the old Groynes at Mornington Peninsula, captured with incredible precision and artistry. learned at our bootcamp academy.
What do you think about her shot?
What do you think about her shot?
This photo captures a peaceful, long pier stretching out into calm waters under a dramatic sky. This is an excellent example of long-exposure photography, which beautifully blurs the movement of clouds and water to create a serene and timeless feel.
What do you think?
What do you think?
January 22, 2026 at 8:49 AM
This photo captures a peaceful, long pier stretching out into calm waters under a dramatic sky. This is an excellent example of long-exposure photography, which beautifully blurs the movement of clouds and water to create a serene and timeless feel.
What do you think?
What do you think?
What place do you feel most grateful to call home? For me, it’s Port Stephens, Australia—a stunning corner of the world that constantly inspires my photography. This aerial panorama of Fingal Bay (a stitch of 3 images) was captured during a commercial shoot for the holiday park in the foreground.
January 21, 2026 at 2:08 AM
What place do you feel most grateful to call home? For me, it’s Port Stephens, Australia—a stunning corner of the world that constantly inspires my photography. This aerial panorama of Fingal Bay (a stitch of 3 images) was captured during a commercial shoot for the holiday park in the foreground.
Does water really look like liquid gold? Captured by Wayne Zussman, this stunning late summer sunset in Grasonville, Maryland, turns gentle waves into glowing lines of orange and gold. Nature’s artwork, right before our eyes! Nature’s art in motion!
What do you think ?
What do you think ?
January 19, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Does water really look like liquid gold? Captured by Wayne Zussman, this stunning late summer sunset in Grasonville, Maryland, turns gentle waves into glowing lines of orange and gold. Nature’s artwork, right before our eyes! Nature’s art in motion!
What do you think ?
What do you think ?
After a full day of surfing at Crescent Head, we were lucky enough to catch this incredible sunset and calm reflections. Golden Hour never fails to remind me how beautiful life is.
When was the last time a sunset made you stop and breathe?
Happy to see your sunset shot in the comments. ☺️
When was the last time a sunset made you stop and breathe?
Happy to see your sunset shot in the comments. ☺️
January 16, 2026 at 4:25 AM
After a full day of surfing at Crescent Head, we were lucky enough to catch this incredible sunset and calm reflections. Golden Hour never fails to remind me how beautiful life is.
When was the last time a sunset made you stop and breathe?
Happy to see your sunset shot in the comments. ☺️
When was the last time a sunset made you stop and breathe?
Happy to see your sunset shot in the comments. ☺️
Chasing golden hour meant soaked jeans 🌅
I saw the surf light up at sunset, grabbed my camera, and climbed the rocks with my dog Romie by my side. Tried shooting handheld no luck at 0.5 sec, so I ran back for the tripod. Worth it. 🙌☺️
Settings: 0.5s • f/22 • ISO 100 • 24mm
What do you think?
I saw the surf light up at sunset, grabbed my camera, and climbed the rocks with my dog Romie by my side. Tried shooting handheld no luck at 0.5 sec, so I ran back for the tripod. Worth it. 🙌☺️
Settings: 0.5s • f/22 • ISO 100 • 24mm
What do you think?
January 15, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Chasing golden hour meant soaked jeans 🌅
I saw the surf light up at sunset, grabbed my camera, and climbed the rocks with my dog Romie by my side. Tried shooting handheld no luck at 0.5 sec, so I ran back for the tripod. Worth it. 🙌☺️
Settings: 0.5s • f/22 • ISO 100 • 24mm
What do you think?
I saw the surf light up at sunset, grabbed my camera, and climbed the rocks with my dog Romie by my side. Tried shooting handheld no luck at 0.5 sec, so I ran back for the tripod. Worth it. 🙌☺️
Settings: 0.5s • f/22 • ISO 100 • 24mm
What do you think?
Captured on an iPhone by Bruce Patterson 🌅
Proof that great photos aren’t about gear but vision and technique.
Want to learn shots like this? Join Photo BootCamp Academy and connect with photographers worldwide.
Free access for a limited time.
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#landscape
Proof that great photos aren’t about gear but vision and technique.
Want to learn shots like this? Join Photo BootCamp Academy and connect with photographers worldwide.
Free access for a limited time.
Comment "Photography" to get the link.
#landscape
January 14, 2026 at 6:46 AM
Captured on an iPhone by Bruce Patterson 🌅
Proof that great photos aren’t about gear but vision and technique.
Want to learn shots like this? Join Photo BootCamp Academy and connect with photographers worldwide.
Free access for a limited time.
Comment "Photography" to get the link.
#landscape
Proof that great photos aren’t about gear but vision and technique.
Want to learn shots like this? Join Photo BootCamp Academy and connect with photographers worldwide.
Free access for a limited time.
Comment "Photography" to get the link.
#landscape
Reposted by Brent Mail
Reposted by Brent Mail
Epic sunrise this morning - ventured in afterwards to surf the waves. The sky caught fire, and the sea answered back.
Started the day surfing under a masterpiece. 🧡
Great day everyone!
#nature #sunrise #landscape
Started the day surfing under a masterpiece. 🧡
Great day everyone!
#nature #sunrise #landscape
March 28, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Epic sunrise this morning - ventured in afterwards to surf the waves. The sky caught fire, and the sea answered back.
Started the day surfing under a masterpiece. 🧡
Great day everyone!
#nature #sunrise #landscape
Started the day surfing under a masterpiece. 🧡
Great day everyone!
#nature #sunrise #landscape
This shot came from cold air, tired legs, and an early start near Parakaunui Falls, New Zealand. The hike down in the dark was thrilling, but the peace that followed made every step worth it. Some moments ask us to slow down, wait, and simply witness.
Where did nature leave its mark on you?
Where did nature leave its mark on you?
January 12, 2026 at 8:52 AM
This shot came from cold air, tired legs, and an early start near Parakaunui Falls, New Zealand. The hike down in the dark was thrilling, but the peace that followed made every step worth it. Some moments ask us to slow down, wait, and simply witness.
Where did nature leave its mark on you?
Where did nature leave its mark on you?
Golden hour at the marina, where light becomes a compass, and silence turns romantic. This sunset felt like the pause the day didn’t know it needed.
If you’ve captured a sunset that stayed with you, feel free to share it in the comments and tell us what made it special.☺️
#sunset #naturephotography
If you’ve captured a sunset that stayed with you, feel free to share it in the comments and tell us what made it special.☺️
#sunset #naturephotography
January 9, 2026 at 6:26 AM
Golden hour at the marina, where light becomes a compass, and silence turns romantic. This sunset felt like the pause the day didn’t know it needed.
If you’ve captured a sunset that stayed with you, feel free to share it in the comments and tell us what made it special.☺️
#sunset #naturephotography
If you’ve captured a sunset that stayed with you, feel free to share it in the comments and tell us what made it special.☺️
#sunset #naturephotography
Reposted by Brent Mail
Stripped of colour, yet full of emotion. Monochrome reveals what we often overlook — mood, texture, and timeless power.
How does black-and-white photography make you feel?
#blackandwhitebeauty #natureincontrast #monochrome
How does black-and-white photography make you feel?
#blackandwhitebeauty #natureincontrast #monochrome
May 9, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Stripped of colour, yet full of emotion. Monochrome reveals what we often overlook — mood, texture, and timeless power.
How does black-and-white photography make you feel?
#blackandwhitebeauty #natureincontrast #monochrome
How does black-and-white photography make you feel?
#blackandwhitebeauty #natureincontrast #monochrome
Can you feel the calm in this scene? 🌅
Mungo Brush National Park never disappoints. The reflected colours in the sand and the line of the waves naturally guide your eyes to the glowing horizon and then up to the vibrant clouds.
What do you think?
Mungo Brush National Park never disappoints. The reflected colours in the sand and the line of the waves naturally guide your eyes to the glowing horizon and then up to the vibrant clouds.
What do you think?
January 5, 2026 at 6:41 AM
Can you feel the calm in this scene? 🌅
Mungo Brush National Park never disappoints. The reflected colours in the sand and the line of the waves naturally guide your eyes to the glowing horizon and then up to the vibrant clouds.
What do you think?
Mungo Brush National Park never disappoints. The reflected colours in the sand and the line of the waves naturally guide your eyes to the glowing horizon and then up to the vibrant clouds.
What do you think?
Black & white photography isn’t about removing colour — it’s about revealing meaning.
Light. Shadow. Texture. Emotion.
When colour is stripped away, the story becomes louder.
Comment “photography” if you want to learn how to see beyond colour and create images that truly resonate.
👇
Light. Shadow. Texture. Emotion.
When colour is stripped away, the story becomes louder.
Comment “photography” if you want to learn how to see beyond colour and create images that truly resonate.
👇
January 3, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Black & white photography isn’t about removing colour — it’s about revealing meaning.
Light. Shadow. Texture. Emotion.
When colour is stripped away, the story becomes louder.
Comment “photography” if you want to learn how to see beyond colour and create images that truly resonate.
👇
Light. Shadow. Texture. Emotion.
When colour is stripped away, the story becomes louder.
Comment “photography” if you want to learn how to see beyond colour and create images that truly resonate.
👇
What’s the coldest shoot you’ve ever done? ❄️
This one at Niagara Falls tops mine—freezing temps, but totally worth it for this icy view.
Tip: end the day with a warm drink while watching the falls glow at night.
Feel free to share your winter shots too! ☺️
#landscape #wintershot
This one at Niagara Falls tops mine—freezing temps, but totally worth it for this icy view.
Tip: end the day with a warm drink while watching the falls glow at night.
Feel free to share your winter shots too! ☺️
#landscape #wintershot
December 31, 2025 at 7:47 AM
What’s the coldest shoot you’ve ever done? ❄️
This one at Niagara Falls tops mine—freezing temps, but totally worth it for this icy view.
Tip: end the day with a warm drink while watching the falls glow at night.
Feel free to share your winter shots too! ☺️
#landscape #wintershot
This one at Niagara Falls tops mine—freezing temps, but totally worth it for this icy view.
Tip: end the day with a warm drink while watching the falls glow at night.
Feel free to share your winter shots too! ☺️
#landscape #wintershot
Reposted by Brent Mail
This guy did—fearless, fluid, and fully committed. Absolute legend on the water!
Would you launch into a forward flip in 30-knot winds?
What do you think?
#naryre #beach #surfthrill #windplay #extremesports
Would you launch into a forward flip in 30-knot winds?
What do you think?
#naryre #beach #surfthrill #windplay #extremesports
May 19, 2025 at 3:25 AM
This guy did—fearless, fluid, and fully committed. Absolute legend on the water!
Would you launch into a forward flip in 30-knot winds?
What do you think?
#naryre #beach #surfthrill #windplay #extremesports
Would you launch into a forward flip in 30-knot winds?
What do you think?
#naryre #beach #surfthrill #windplay #extremesports
Snow angels with a twist ❄️
Captured from above using a drone to create a circular, almost spinning effect, with negative space adding balance and flow.
What do you think—does the rule of thirds work here?
Feel free to drop your favourite winter photos in the comments! ⛄
Captured from above using a drone to create a circular, almost spinning effect, with negative space adding balance and flow.
What do you think—does the rule of thirds work here?
Feel free to drop your favourite winter photos in the comments! ⛄
December 29, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Snow angels with a twist ❄️
Captured from above using a drone to create a circular, almost spinning effect, with negative space adding balance and flow.
What do you think—does the rule of thirds work here?
Feel free to drop your favourite winter photos in the comments! ⛄
Captured from above using a drone to create a circular, almost spinning effect, with negative space adding balance and flow.
What do you think—does the rule of thirds work here?
Feel free to drop your favourite winter photos in the comments! ⛄
Another reminder that passion fuels the soul. The wind, the water, and the freedom I live for.
Chasing wind. Finding peace! ☺️
Chasing wind. Finding peace! ☺️
December 26, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Another reminder that passion fuels the soul. The wind, the water, and the freedom I live for.
Chasing wind. Finding peace! ☺️
Chasing wind. Finding peace! ☺️
Reposted by Brent Mail
Did you know bushfire smoke can paint sunsets like this?🔥
Shot this at Anna Bay just before the sun dipped—fiery skies made even more dramatic by smoke in the atmosphere.
While fires bring loss, they also leave a trace of beauty that reminds us of nature’s power.
What do you think about this photo?
Shot this at Anna Bay just before the sun dipped—fiery skies made even more dramatic by smoke in the atmosphere.
While fires bring loss, they also leave a trace of beauty that reminds us of nature’s power.
What do you think about this photo?
July 4, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Did you know bushfire smoke can paint sunsets like this?🔥
Shot this at Anna Bay just before the sun dipped—fiery skies made even more dramatic by smoke in the atmosphere.
While fires bring loss, they also leave a trace of beauty that reminds us of nature’s power.
What do you think about this photo?
Shot this at Anna Bay just before the sun dipped—fiery skies made even more dramatic by smoke in the atmosphere.
While fires bring loss, they also leave a trace of beauty that reminds us of nature’s power.
What do you think about this photo?
Every great photographer has a signature style.
In this issue, we explore how Ansel Adams, Fan Ho, and Michael Kenna shaped theirs—and how their vision can inspire your own. ☺️
📌 Blog link in the comments.
In this issue, we explore how Ansel Adams, Fan Ho, and Michael Kenna shaped theirs—and how their vision can inspire your own. ☺️
📌 Blog link in the comments.
December 22, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Every great photographer has a signature style.
In this issue, we explore how Ansel Adams, Fan Ho, and Michael Kenna shaped theirs—and how their vision can inspire your own. ☺️
📌 Blog link in the comments.
In this issue, we explore how Ansel Adams, Fan Ho, and Michael Kenna shaped theirs—and how their vision can inspire your own. ☺️
📌 Blog link in the comments.
Reposted by Brent Mail
The first shot captures the raw drama of lightning in timeless black and white, pure energy stripped to its essence.
The second reveals the storm’s full fury in colour, glowing with electric blues and purples across the sky.
Which version pulls you in more?
#lightningphotography #nature
The second reveals the storm’s full fury in colour, glowing with electric blues and purples across the sky.
Which version pulls you in more?
#lightningphotography #nature
October 24, 2025 at 1:52 AM
The first shot captures the raw drama of lightning in timeless black and white, pure energy stripped to its essence.
The second reveals the storm’s full fury in colour, glowing with electric blues and purples across the sky.
Which version pulls you in more?
#lightningphotography #nature
The second reveals the storm’s full fury in colour, glowing with electric blues and purples across the sky.
Which version pulls you in more?
#lightningphotography #nature
Architecture photography captures lines, light, and form. 🏙️ Mastering light—especially during blue hour—elevates your images.
Learn how to create stunning architectural photos in this article.
Let's Share, Inspire, Create.
Learn more: Comment "SIC" for FREE Blog Link ☺️ 👇
#architecture
Learn how to create stunning architectural photos in this article.
Let's Share, Inspire, Create.
Learn more: Comment "SIC" for FREE Blog Link ☺️ 👇
#architecture
December 18, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Architecture photography captures lines, light, and form. 🏙️ Mastering light—especially during blue hour—elevates your images.
Learn how to create stunning architectural photos in this article.
Let's Share, Inspire, Create.
Learn more: Comment "SIC" for FREE Blog Link ☺️ 👇
#architecture
Learn how to create stunning architectural photos in this article.
Let's Share, Inspire, Create.
Learn more: Comment "SIC" for FREE Blog Link ☺️ 👇
#architecture
Reposted by Brent Mail
Amazing sunset down the road last night
I was working in my studio when my daughter came running in, and said "daddy, look outside at the sunset!"
I peeked out the window, almost fell off my chair, scrambled around to find my camera body and rushed down to the beach.
What do you think?
#landscape
I was working in my studio when my daughter came running in, and said "daddy, look outside at the sunset!"
I peeked out the window, almost fell off my chair, scrambled around to find my camera body and rushed down to the beach.
What do you think?
#landscape
February 27, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Amazing sunset down the road last night
I was working in my studio when my daughter came running in, and said "daddy, look outside at the sunset!"
I peeked out the window, almost fell off my chair, scrambled around to find my camera body and rushed down to the beach.
What do you think?
#landscape
I was working in my studio when my daughter came running in, and said "daddy, look outside at the sunset!"
I peeked out the window, almost fell off my chair, scrambled around to find my camera body and rushed down to the beach.
What do you think?
#landscape
Reposted by Brent Mail
Right as the sun began to dip at Myall Lakes, these wattlebirds put on a show — one mid-flight, the other mid-chat. The timing, the silhouette, the glow... it all came together in a single breathless moment.
What’s the last photo you took that told your story?
#nature #wildlife #bird
What’s the last photo you took that told your story?
#nature #wildlife #bird
May 28, 2025 at 3:15 AM